Its very easy to feel anxious when drinking as it changes physical feelings in your body and some changes are similar to panic, you can feel hot, a bit spaced out, sometimes sick and dizzy.
I dont drink to much either now just one or two here and there eventually you will know the difference between real anxiety and the physical symptoms that come from the alcohol, hope you feel ok
I've been feeling better for the most part so I've been easing back into drinking. I had been really anxious about it for fear that it would lead to a panic attack. I still can't drink too much and I get especially anxious when I go out and have a drink rather than staying in. I'm just trying to keep at it and not avoid it, but at the same time not drink too much.
Realizing triggers is a great step toward progress. Keep a journal and write down your emotions, feelings and thoughts. It is a great way to realize triggers and to recognize others.
Even after you get better you will still have days like this. The difference is you will just accept the fact that sometimes they exist. They don't have to lead to panic. Some times a little too much wine will try to set me back, but I like a glass with supper so I accept that it is going to increase my anxiety level and if I'm sick the next day, (rarely) so be it. It isn't permanent.
I have had a pretty rough day so far, I went out with friends last night drinking (mistake) and ended up waking up with negative thoughts that my drinking was automatically going to lead to a panic attack. These thoughts I believe spiked my anxiety and I ended up taking half a Xanex to try and calm down.
I am just feeling as though I ended up back where I started after thinking I had made progress with dealing with and understanding my anxiety. I know things will get better but I am not sure I really believe it, if that makes any sense. So I am kind of in the middle of a battle with myself.
